Mars Badminton Horse Trials week is finally upon us, and we can’t wait to bring you all the news from this spring’s five-star event. If you’re an eventing fan like us, you won’t want to miss a moment of the action. In this article, we’ll guide you through how to watch Badminton Horse Trials, including live streaming options and how to follow the action online.
Badminton TV: The Official Live Stream
Badminton TV is the only way to watch all the live action from the event, and this year, it has teamed up with ClipMyHorse.TV to bring you an even better experience. With features such as scrolling back on the live stream and tapping on a rider’s name to go straight to their performance, you’ll be able to stay up-to-date with all the action.
To subscribe to Badminton TV, you can visit clipmyhorse.tv/en_GB/badminton and follow the prompts. If you’re an existing Badminton TV subscriber, simply activate your account by entering your email address when prompted. Alternatively, if you’re already a ClipMyHorse.TV premium member, Badminton TV is included in your subscription.
Documentary Programme: Legends & Legacy
As part of Badminton TV, you’ll also get access to the documentary programme Legends & Legacy, which provides a fly-on-the-wall insight into the 2024 event. You’ll get to see riders such as Tim Price, Yasmin Ingham, and Oliver Townend in action, as well as hear from experts and industry professionals.
Grassroots Livestream: What to Expect
While the main event is behind closed doors, the LeMieux Grassroots Championships will be livestreamed via the Badminton website. You can follow the action on the Badminton website’s live scoring pages, which will feature updates on the BE90 and BE100 classes.
How to Follow Badminton Horse Trials with Horse & Hound
Horse & Hound will be providing extensive online coverage of Badminton, including:
- Course photos of the five-star track on Wednesday, 7 May
- Course photos of the LeMieux Grassroots Championships tracks on Wednesday, 7 May
- Times for the next day’s competition
- Preview pieces on the horses and riders you need to watch
- Breaking news and reports on all the action as it happens
- Interviews with first-timers, comeback stars, British heroes, and more
To keep reading after five articles, you’ll need to subscribe to either the website or magazine. You can buy a Horse & Hound website unlimited subscription at horseandhound.co.uk/join, or visit magazinesdirect.com/XHH-brandsite for a magazine subscription that includes unlimited website access plus the digital version of the magazine.
Magazine Coverage
Horse & Hound magazine will be covering the event in four issues, including:
- 1 May: preview featuring Tina Cook’s course walk and a look at veteran horses at Badminton
- 8 May issue: full form guide with details of every horse and rider competing
- 15 May issue: 22-page special report featuring photos, analysis, and insight from our team on the ground at Badminton, as well as from experts including Mark Phillips
- 22 May issue: report on the grassroots championships
As part of the magazine subscription offer, you’ll also get a free copy of the 8 May issue, featuring the full Badminton form guide.
Radio Coverage
Badminton Horse Trials Radio will be broadcasting live from Wednesday afternoon and daily from 8.30am to 11.30pm on Thursday to Sunday. You can listen live on frequency 87.7 FM or online at badminton-horse.co.uk/badminton-radio/.
Tickets and Information
All tickets for the event must be bought in advance, and there are no tickets available on the gate. For more information on tickets and how to book, visit Horse & Hound’s ultimate guide to Badminton Horse Trials tickets.
Why Do the Event Charge for Viewing?
Badminton was first broadcast via a paid-for, online streaming service in 2022. The event’s commercial director, Andrew Tucker, explained that the reason for the paywall was a commercial one, to offset some of the cost of producing the TV coverage.
Using a VPN to Watch Badminton Horse Trials
While it’s not necessary to use a VPN to access the Badminton TV live stream, if you’d like to protect your online viewing from being monitored by third-party services, a VPN can help. NordVPN is a reliable and safe option, offering a 30-day money-back guarantee.
NordVPN: A Reliable Option for Secure Streaming
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, and we recommend installing NordVPN for your streaming needs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:
- Install the NordVPN app
- Open up the NordVPN app and choose the location you wish to access
- Head over to Badminton TV and enjoy the livestream
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First-Timers to Watch in 2025
Some exciting newcomers to watch at Badminton in 2025 include world champion set to make debut, and others first-timers to watch in 2025.
Stellar Entries and Olympic Gold Medallists
Britain’s Olympic gold medallists and last year’s winners are among the stellar entries at Badminton. You won’t want to miss the action from these talented riders and their horses.
Badminton Horse Trials Winners: Celebrating the Past
From 1949 to the present day, Horse & Hound has been celebrating the winners of Badminton Horse Trials. Take a look back at some of the past winners and see how they got on.
Stay Up-to-Date with Horse & Hound
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